Reddish Egret | Egretta rufescens | 2023 - 13

Reddish Egret

The Reddish Egret (Egretta rufescens) is a medium-sized heron. It is a resident breeder in Central America, The Bahamas, the Caribbean, the Gulf Coast of the United States, and Mexico. There is post-breeding dispersal to well north of the nesting range. In the past, this bird was a victim of the plume trade.

According to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, there are only 1,500 to 2,000 nesting pairs of reddish egrets in the United States — and most of these are in Texas. They are classified as "Threatened" in Texas and receive special protection.

Egrets are herons which have white or buff plumage and develop fine plumes (usually milky white) during the breeding season. Egrets are not a biologically distinct group from the herons and have the same build.

For more info: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reddish_egret

From The Cornell Lab: www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Reddish_Egret/overview

Taken on: April 21, 2023

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Camera: Nikon Z 9, f/5.6, 1/1250 sec, 500mm, ISO 450 (more info) (hide info)

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